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The Mod Squad [Region 2]
  

The Mod Squad [Region 2] (1999)

Starring: Claire Danes, Omar Epps Director: Scott Silver Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Claire Danes, Omar Epps, Giovanni Ribisi, Dennis Farina, Josh Brolin
  • Directors: Scott Silver
  • Writers: Stephen T. Kay, Scott Silver, Buddy Ruskin, Kate Lanier
  • Producers: Aaron Spelling, Alan Riche, Ben Myron
  • Format: Anamorphic, NTSC
  • Language: French (Dolby Digital 5.1), German (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Dutch, Finnish
  • Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000050GON

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Special Features

  • Exciting Booklet Containing Insider Info
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Interactive Menu Screens & Scene Selection
  • Widescreen 16.9

Editorial Reviews

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Julie Barnes (Claire Danes), Pete Cochrane (Giovanni Ribisi), and Lincoln Hayes (Omar Epps) have one thing in common: They're young adults on the wrong side of the law, arrested for crimes of robbery, grievous bodily harm, and arson. Taken in by mentor and father figure Captain Adam Greer (Dennis Farina), they are assigned to a special task force working undercover for the police--the logic being that these kids can get into the hip young establishments that the older, more cynical officers can no longer infiltrate. Ill-suited to each other and chastised by their peers, this rogue squad is forced to come together when they uncover a seedy world of police corruption. Not knowing who to turn to, the kids are left with their wits and street cunning (they're not allowed to carry guns) to overcome mounting odds against their survival.

With Hollywood facing increased pressure in 1999 to curb its screen violence, this film arrived with perfect timing. The only problem is the film was aimed at an audience that never saw the early-1970s TV series that inspired it, and this dubious recycling resulted in paltry returns at the box office. Nevertheless, this is an enjoyable action movie with some noteworthy performances--especially from Omar Epps, who shines with strength and vulnerability, like a young Laurence Fishburne. The energetic camera work and throbbing soundtrack also stand out, along with some retro styling and a plot that's refreshingly free of excessive violence or gratuitous special effects. --Jeremy Storey

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Great Television Show, Lousy Movie, September 25, 2001
This review is from: The Mod Squad (DVD)
When I heard they were doing a "re-make" of the ground-breaking, popular and critically-acclaimed Mod Squad tv show, I had a bad feeling about it. I decided to give it a shot, though. Big mistake. When about the only thing you keep from the original are the names, you know a movie is in trouble. They made Julie, who originally was very emotional and fragile, into a fistfighting brat, and turned the passionate Pete Cochran character into a clown and a moron. The director obviously had no regard for the original, which is too bad. The tv show Mod Squad was nominated for writing and acting Emmys; it broke ground on subjects from racism, to abortion and sex education. The actors were top-notch. None of that can be said about the movie. My recomendation - skip the movie, and rent videos of the original!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Claire Danes Is A Beautiful Young Woman, June 13, 2000
By "dvdbuff1" (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mod Squad (DVD)
And if it weren't for this fact, I would have turned this movie off 30 minutes into it. The cinematographer seems to have used Claire's looks to greatest advantage in the movie, as you see lots of close-up shots of her, brooding.

Giovanni Ribisi and Omar Epps spend most of the movie brooding, as well, and posing in scenes intended to make them look "cool." Other than that, the plot is insipid, the overall look of this movie is quite grey, and the movie itself seems to be a disconnected series of scenes, moving from one to the next. In fact, the movie is quite hard to follow because the scenes are mostly disconnected from each other. Moreover, the overall feel of the movie is grim: everyone has major problems or dies (or both) and almost nothing light or entertaining ever happens. Even the few scenes that attempt to inject some levity into the movie are trite (for example, Giovanni Ribisi drives Epps' convertible up to a car wash, and it accidentally gets caught in the wash track, leading to a good soaping of the interior) and ultimately fall flat.

If you want to get this movie to look at Claire Danes' captivating face, or perhaps you have a crush on Epps or Ribisi, then by all means, get the movie. You won't be disappointed. But if you are looking for a vehicle with a plot, some substance, or something enjoyable to watch, get something else.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Bland, January 3, 2000
By "donnee" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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There is a plot,the movie has style, but there is alot ofthings that this movie can do without. I hate the fact that they madeGiovanni Ribisi play his character as if he was still in his mentally challenged role in "The Other Sister". Also, the script could have been better; the screenwriter should have made up his mind on whether or not use the slang from the sixties, or stay with the nineties. And by the way, what the heck is up with Omar's wardrobe?
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars It's not as bad as everyone seems to make it out to be...
I admit, it might be a little lacking in umph, but i really liked this movie. Giovanni Ribisi really won me over in this movie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Prairie

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed This Movie!!
All-right, I really liked this movie. Yeah, there were a couple of suprises and disappointments. Captain Greer getting killed and Pete (who on the the original television show... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ricky F. Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Movie
I was very suprised to see so many negative reviews on this movie! I only bought it because I love Claire Danes but was pleasantly suprised by it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. Nicodemus

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible waste of time
I faithfully watched The Mod Squad every day at 4pm in syndication in the 70's. I loved the TV show. The characters were cool, believable, and "solid". Read more
Published on August 2, 2007 by Theresa D. Pickin

1.0 out of 5 stars Was this movie a joke?
I couldn't decide! If this wasn't one of the worst movies ever made I don't know what is.
Published on November 22, 2006 by Brant G. Karrick

1.0 out of 5 stars The Dream Team
(This film might put you to sleep.)

Genre classifications "action" and "thriller" are both terribly misapplied in this case. Read more
Published on July 18, 2006 by Aaron Long

1.0 out of 5 stars dvd would make a good coaster or perhaps a clock
only point of interest is that Omar Epps is now pretty recognizable from his role on the TV show "House". Read more
Published on July 6, 2006 by N. Stepro

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not a movie, it's a void
The Mod Squad isn't a movie, it's a void. That's the most fascinating thing about it and the thing that kept me watching - I'd never seen a film that offered absolutely nothing... Read more
Published on May 25, 2006 by Trevor Willsmer

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad plot, uninteresting movie
The mod squad gets started 'after' the formation of the "Mod Squad" without even bothering to develop any of the characters or show us why anyone is doing what they are doing... Read more
Published on September 25, 2005 by Ronnie Clay

1.0 out of 5 stars MOD SQUAD
does anybody know when the SERIES itself will be available on DVD? i'm used to being able to "search" in the block provided by putting the name of the tv show and the word "DVD"... Read more
Published on June 20, 2005 by Dena J. Harris

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